Lobbying

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Transport (DfT) that it is reviewing the MOT test fee and will consult with stakeholders later this year. The announcement follows sustained engagement between the IGA and the Minister for Local Transport, Lilian Greenwood MP, highlighting the growing financial pressures on independent garages […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has written to Keir Mather MP, opening lines of communication and reinforcing the urgent issues facing independent garages as a result of the stagnant MOT fee. The IGA has a history of constructive engagement with government, including meetings held while Lilian Greenwood was in post, and is now seeking to […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has responded to Transport for London’s (TfL) consultation on the Congestion Charge. While recognising the need for measures to improve air quality and encourage cleaner vehicles, the IGA is concerned the proposals could inadvertently penalise independent garages and the motorists who rely on them. TfL’s main proposals include raising the […]

Despite repeated calls for targeted support, independent garages once again find themselves overlooked at a time when rising costs continue to escalate across the sector. As of the 6th April, employers now pay 15% rate of National Insurance contributions (NIC) for their employees, up from 13.8%. The threshold at which employers begin paying NIC has […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) holds high level meeting with policy makers from both DfT and DVSA to discuss growing financial pressure being put on garages and the stagnant MOT fee cap. During the meeting, the IGA presented compelling evidence that the fee cap, unchanged since 2010, along with increasing operational costs is putting independent […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) welcomes the recent decision by the Department for Transport (DfT) to maintain the current regime of 3-1-1 for MOT testing, meaning that a vehicles first MOT will remain at 3 years from the date of first registration for cars, vans, and motorcycles. The government’s decision not to proceed with the […]

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) met with the Transport for London (TfL) on Tuesday 15th August 2023 to address concerns surrounding the upcoming expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), scheduled to come into effect on August 29th 2023 affecting all London boroughs. The meeting aimed to discuss potential effects on independent garages operating […]